what would you do? job and pregnancy related.

I have been at my job with the nyc for 5 years so i am tenured, same sachool for all 5 years and i had one baby while working there. We are planning on ttc for baby #2 this summer. Would you put in for a transfer witin the city schools knowing there is a chance you may be out on maternity sometime during your first year at the new school?

Re: what would you do? job and pregnancy related.

Why do you want to transfer? Are you not happy where you are now?

Re: what would you do? job and pregnancy related.

If it were me, i wouldn't change until after i had #2 if i wasn't happy.

I am not a teacher, but so many rules apply with FMLA, and STD, vacation time and maternity leave, i wouldn't want to leave a new job for pregnancy.

I just started a new job after my maternity leave and after my temp lay off when i found out i was pg, i decided not to go back cause of my pregnancy, my job wouldn't be covered and i would be working for nothing with no job security after i had the baby.

But that's just me.

It's tough decision, you never know though how that TTC rollercoaster is going to be

ETA: It was by far THE HARDEST most UPSETTING decision i ever had to make.

Message edited 3/19/2007 9:34:28 AM.

Re: what would you do? job and pregnancy related.

why would you transfer? Does that affect your tenure?

Re: what would you do? job and pregnancy related.

i would be transfering closer to home hopefully. i would stay in the city schools so i would keep my tenure

Re: what would you do? job and pregnancy related.

I would try to find out if the transfer would have any impact on your time off after you have the baby, or if you would keep your assignment after coming back from maternity leave. If nothing would change and you wouldn't lose anything, then I would put in for the transfer.